COMPARAÇÃO ENTRE TRATAMENTOS FARMACOLÓGICOS E NATURAIS PARAHIPERTENSÃO ARTERIAL

Arterial hypertension is a prevalent chronic condition and one of the leading risk factors forcardiovascular diseases, such as myocardial infarction and stroke. Its treatment traditionallyinvolves the use of medications like ACE inhibitors and beta-blockers, which are effective inquickly controlling blood pressure. However, these treatments can present adverse effects,such as hyperkalemia and bradycardia, compromising long-term adherence in some patients.Simultaneously, natural interventions, such as the DASH diet and regular physical activity,have gained attention for providing sustained efficacy with fewer adverse effects. This studyaims to conduct an integrative review comparing pharmacological approaches with naturalinterventions in the management of arterial hypertension. The research was carried out in thePubMed database, resulting in the selection of six relevant articles published between 2019and 2024. Data analysis shows that while pharmacological treatments are effective forimmediate control, natural interventions offer advantages in terms of safety and long-termadherence. The combination of both approaches emerges as a promising strategy, providingeffective blood pressure reduction while minimizing the risks of cardiovascularcomplications. This study highlights the importance of personalizing hypertensionmanagement based on individual patient characteristics, combining strategies that maximizebenefits and minimize risks.